Assistant Manager of the Primary Health Care Integrated Services Network

DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care Integrated Network - Administration

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 14 Dec 2025

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Manager of the Primary Health Care Integrated Services Network, the Assistant Manager – Acadian Peninsula communities – performs duties that may include management support, approval of payroll and employee requests, and coordination and management of equipment and access requests. The incumbent provides support for annual performance appraisals, attendance management, the performance management process, and the improvement of quality and safety in primary health care, in particular through the development of policies and procedures, as well as participation in accreditation exercises.

Working closely with the Integrated Services Network Manager, the incumbent contributes to the smooth operation of the Primary Health Care Integrated Services Network in the communities of the Acadian Peninsula, by supporting the management of facility operations, the referral centre and the local family health teams.

The incumbent may be assigned other duties based on operational needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to health administration, health or another relevant field (a combination of training and experience deemed equivalent may be considered);
• Three to five years' experience in the health field;
• Knowledge and experience in primary health care (an asset);
• Experience in implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programs or initiatives (an asset);
• Ability to forge internal and external partnerships due to their ability to bring people together;
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills;
• Collaborative attitude;
• Keen problem-solving and planning skills;
• Ability to work in a changing environment and implement change management strategies;
• Experience in managing human, financial and information resources (an asset);
• Ability to achieve results, directly or through work teams;
• Proficiency in commonly used IT tools at Vitalité Health Network;
• Availability to travel within the Network's territory;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, the Network's management philosophy and organizational values;
• Adherence to Vitalité Health Network's confidentiality rules.
  
• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.